Authors: Ann Marie Brown
ISBN-13: 9781566917704, ISBN-10: 1566917700
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Date Published: June 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls provides a fresh look at some of the best spots in the Golden State, from the Mount Shasta Wilderness to the San Diego Coast. Profiles of more than 220 waterfalls present a wide range of adventures, complete with more than 160 photos, 80 helpful maps, and beauty ratings for every waterfall based on scenery, setting, and overall view. An avid hiker and veteran outdoors writer, Ann Marie Brown gives tips on accessibility, best season, and points of interest, as well as essential information on driving directions, trail notes, and elevation changes for each fall. Day-hikers, families, vacationers, and seasoned backpackers alike will find the perfect destination in the only guide to this spectacular aspect of California's beauty.
How to Use This Book | viii | |
Introduction | 1 | |
Special Topic: About the National Forest Adventure Pass | 2 | |
Best Waterfalls | 4 | |
Top 5 Short Backpacking Trips to Waterfalls | 4 | |
Top 5 Long Backpacking Trips to Waterfalls | 4 | |
Top 5 Easy Waterfall Walks--Southern California | 4 | |
Top 5 Easy Waterfall Walks--Northern California | 4 | |
Top 5 Swimming Hole Waterfalls--Southern California | 5 | |
Top 5 Swimming Hole Waterfalls--Northern California | 5 | |
Top 5 Waterfalls in California State Parks | 5 | |
Top 5 Unusual Waterfalls | 5 | |
Top 5 Waterfalls at Family Campgrounds | 6 | |
Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit by Bicycle | 6 | |
Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit by Car | 6 | |
Top 5 Waterfalls to Visit by Wheelchair | 6 | |
Chapter 1 | Redwood Empire | 7 |
Chapter 2 | Shasta and Trinity | 27 |
Chapter 3 | Lassen and Modoc | 65 |
Chapter 4 | Mendocino and Wine Country | 87 |
Chapter 5 | Sacramento and Gold Country | 99 |
Chapter 6 | Tahoe and the Northern Sierra | 131 |
Chapter 7 | San Francisco Bay Area | 175 |
Chapter 8 | Monterey and Big Sur | 219 |
Chapter 9 | Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes | 245 |
Chapter 10 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon | 315 |
Chapter 11 | Santa Barbara and Vicinity | 379 |
Chapter 12 | Los Angeles and Vicinity | 401 |
Chapter 13 | San Diego and Vicinity | 469 |
Chapter 14 | Death Valley and the Deserts | 495 |
Index | 503 |